Stover at Yale · Character
Nathaniel Pike
A student from a humble background, friend of Stover.
minor
Also known as Pike, Nat
First appearance: XV
Nathaniel Pike's tie to Dink Stover is one of the pressures that moves Stover at Yale—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Swazey's roommate; briefly appears as Stover visits.
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- Other
Character groups
- Social and Romantic Connections
- Stover's Inner Circle
- Authority and Mentors
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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friendship · positive
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friendship · positive
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